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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Ground Beef

Close-up of three colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground meat and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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A family-friendly recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomatoes, baked until tender. This dish is a complete meal in an edible pepper bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. You can parboil the peppers for 5 minutes in boiling water to soften them, or bake them raw for a firmer texture. Drain them cut-side down.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juice), cooked rice, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  5. Spoon the meat and rice mixture evenly into the prepared bell peppers.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish to help steam the peppers.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled firm tofu.
  • You can use different types of rice, such as brown rice or quinoa.
  • Add other vegetables like corn or zucchini to the filling for extra flavor and nutrients.
  • If you don’t have fresh peppers, you can use jarred roasted red peppers, but adjust the baking time.

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